Although Charlene is the only non-hockey player in her household, she has gained a real appreciation of the sport while watching her children grow and develop as hockey players over the last four years, as well as by becoming a part of the 'hockey parent' community, with all the driving, fundraising, and early-morning practices that such a membership entails. Just like their children on the ice, these hockey parents have forged friendships that are likely to last forever.

Charlene was born and raised in Newfoundland and is now living in Carleton Place, Ontario, with her husband, Mark, an avid Ottawa Senators fan, and her two wonderfully talented, hockey-loving children, Mackenzie and Brady.